Abstract
This article discusses the originating and continuing ideas associated with the Society for Consciousness Studies (SCS). More than a historical account, the evolution of the SCS mirrors the revelatory and unifying experiences of members as they pursue the understanding of non-local and non-ordinary consciousness through lenses such as synchronicity and the imaginal realm. This tribute encompasses parapsychological emphases interwoven with mythological, shamanic, spiritual, and literary art, drawing parallels between Parmenides’s journey to the underworld and the exploration of “magic” in science. Primarily, the essay focuses on the contributions of Allan Leslie Combs and his capacity for uniting various contributions and contributors, as well as his advocacy for gender equity, to the study of consciousness.
Keywords: Allan Leslie Combs, Society for Consciousness Studies, non-local consciousness, imaginal realm, magic
Recommended Citation
Mijares, S. G. (2025). Consciousness and Magic: A Tribute to Allan Leslie Combs. Journal of Conscious Evolution, 22(2). https://digitalcommons.ciis.edu/cejournal/vol22/iss2/16
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